CEO Blog: Experience is the Best Teacher

Renown Health President and CEO Tony Slonim, M.D., DrPH, explains how a serious health crisis shaped the way he approaches patient care today.

This year, I am approaching my 15th anniversary of being cancer free. As one might expect, the experience of overcoming a health crisis shaped many aspects of my life, especially my work as a healthcare administrator. I bring to my work first-hand knowledge of the importance of seamless care coordination, a holistic view of health and clinical excellence, and how the absence of any one of these components — even for a moment — can have serious repercussions for a person’s health.

I feel enormously fortunate to have had access to early detection and an outstanding care team. That knowledge stays with me and drives my work — and Renown Health’s work — toward improving health equity. Our organization has a rich history serving as a safety net to our community, delivering outstanding clinical care and a warm patient experience to every family in our community, regardless of their ability to pay. It is a responsibility we take seriously, because we believe everyone deserves to have access to first-class care.

Dr. Anthony Slonim is an innovator and proven leader in healthcare on both the regional and national levels. During his notable career at major healthcare organizations and academic institutions, Dr. Slonim has developed a national profile as an expert in patient safety, accountable care, healthcare quality and innovative care delivery models focused on improving health within the community. For more Healthy Perspectives, follow Dr. Slonim on Twitter.